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Things to Do in Nantes

10 attractions, 5 restaurants, 6 spas.

Attractions

Top Attractions in Nantes

10 attractions — landmarks, museums, parks, and experiences.

Château des Ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany)

Château des Ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany)

landmark
Passage Pommeraye

Passage Pommeraye

landmark
Château d’Angers

Château d’Angers

landmark
Nantes Art Museum (Musée d'Arts de Nantes)

Nantes Art Museum (Musée d'Arts de Nantes)

museum
Machines of the Isle (Les Machines de L'ile)

Machines of the Isle (Les Machines de L'ile)

landmark
Île de Versailles

Île de Versailles

landmark
Escal’Atlantic

Escal’Atlantic

landmark
Jules Verne Museum (Musée Jules Verne)

Jules Verne Museum (Musée Jules Verne)

museum
Boissière du Doré Zoo (Zoo de la Boissière du Doré)

Boissière du Doré Zoo (Zoo de la Boissière du Doré)

landmark
Jean Lurçat Contemporary Tapestry Museum (Musée Jean-Lurçat)

Jean Lurçat Contemporary Tapestry Museum (Musée Jean-Lurçat)

museum
Restaurants

Restaurants in Nantes

5 restaurants — local cuisine, fine dining, and quick bites.

Crêperie Heb-Ken

Crêperie Heb-Ken

crêperie

Well‑known crêperie in the Bouffay area serving traditional Breton galettes and sweet crêpes with cider.

Creperie
L’Entrecôte Nantes

L’Entrecôte Nantes

steakhouse

Popular spot near Place Graslin known for its fixed‑menu steak‑frites with secret sauce and bustling French brasserie atmosphere.

French restaurant
La Cigale

La Cigale

brasserie

Iconic Belle Époque brasserie on Place Graslin serving classic French and regional dishes in a lavish, historic interior.

Brasserie
La Poissonnerie et Pas Que

La Poissonnerie et Pas Que

seafood restaurant

Seafood‑focused restaurant near the city center highlighting fresh Atlantic fish, shellfish, and creative small plates.

Le Bouchon

Le Bouchon

bistro

Intimate bistro near the château offering market‑driven French cuisine and a good selection of Loire Valley wines, including Muscadet.

French restaurant
Wellness

Spas & Wellness in Nantes

6 spas — recovery, relaxation, and jetlag relief.

Latitude Spa

spa

Le Balinais Massage Mery Tambunan

spa

Nantes Day-SPA spa sauna hammam massage #Spas privatifs

spa

Shape&Care Nantes - Massages

spa

Shape&Care Vertou - Massages

spa

Spa de Flottaison Nantes Bains d'Epsom

spa